Part of the General Studies-I question bank for OPSC (OAS) Mains.
A comprehensive, topic-wise practice set of 21 questions on Globalisation & Social Change for OPSC (OAS) Mains General Studies-I. 10 of them have been set in an actual paper — the years and exams are printed against each (2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020). The rest are practice questions on the same syllabus points.
Previous year questions
| No. | Question | Asked in |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Do you think digital technology promotes social empowerment? Explain with examples. | UPSC Mains GS-I 2026 10 marks |
| 2 | Evaluate the impact of globalization on Indian youths with reference to social, political, economic and cultural spheres. | UPSC Mains GS-I 2026 15 marks |
| 3 | Do you think that globalization results in only an aggressive consumer culture? Justify your answer. | UPSC Mains GS-I 2025 10 marks |
| 4 | Globalization has increased urban migration by skilled, young, unmarried women from various classes. How has this trend impacted upon their personal freedom and relationship with family? | UPSC Mains GS-I 2025 15 marks |
| 5 | Does urbanization lead to more segregation and/or marginalization of the poor in Indian metropolises? | UPSC Mains GS-I 2024 15 marks |
| 6 | Why is caste identity in India both fluid and static? | UPSC Mains GS-I 2024 15 marks |
| 7 | Discuss the impact of post-liberal economy on ethnic identity and communalism. | UPSC Mains GS-I 2024 15 marks |
| 8 | Elucidate the relationship between globalization and new technology in a world of scarce resources, with special reference to India. | UPSC Mains GS-I 2023 15 marks |
| 9 | How have digital initiatives in India contributed to the functioning of the education system in the country? Elaborate your answer. | UPSC Mains GS-I 2022 15 marks |
| 10 | Examine the role of 'Gig Economy' in the process of empowerment of women in India. | UPSC Mains GS-I 2021 10 marks |
| 11 | Discuss the main objectives of Population Education and point out the measures to achieve them in India in detail. | UPSC Mains GS-I 2021 15 marks |
| 12 | What is Cryptocurrency? How does it affect global society? Has it been affecting Indian society also? | UPSC Mains GS-I 2021 15 marks |
| 13 | In what ways was India a diverse and multicultural society? Why was it considered so and how did it differ from other societies of Asia and Europe? Explain with examples. | OPSC OAS Mains 2022 20 marks |
Practice questions
| No. | Question | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Briefly explicate the impact of globalization on India's educational system which majorly incline towards curriculum development, instructional strategies, and outcomes. | — |
| 15 | What are some of the problems faced by migrants in urban areas of India? Suggest some policy reforms to address these problems. | — |
| 16 | Assess the challenges of slum rehabilitation in major Indian cities in the context of sustainable urbanization. | — |
| 17 | Evaluate the effects of globalisation on the social mobility and empowerment of lower castes in India. | — |
| 18 | Diversity and pluralism in India are often seen threatened due to Globalisation. How far do you agree with this statement? | — |
| 19 | A Uniform Civil Code is a much-needed step for India to move forward in the 21st century. Critically analyse. | — |
| 20 | "Critically examine how globalization has led to the strengthening & dilution of regional cultures? | — |
| 21 | Delve into the concept of cultural intelligence and elucidate its critical importance in the age of globalisation. What multi-layered strategies can India implement to cultivate cultural intelligence among its citizens? | — |